This is my mom's recipe for French Bread, and then we just add the pepperoni and string cheese--it's fabulous--but not the healthiest option, since you can't just eat one. This recipe is made with the whole milk string cheese--so you can make it less if you use the skim milk--or leave it out altogether

You can add anything you want to this really--my mom usually throws a little bit of carrot or sweet potato in, just for the nutrition. You can half the recipe easily if you have a smaller crockpot. This is one of the best chilis I've ever had--its especially good with a little bit of cheddar cheese on top.